Wearing apparel



J. KOHEN WEARING APPAREL July 24, 1962 2 SheetsSheet 1 Filed May 51, 1960 n f K s .U m J ATTORNEY J. K'YOHEN WEARING APPAREL 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR. Julius Kohen ATTORNEY July 24, 1962 Filed May 31, 1960 United States Patent Ofifice 3,045,245 Patented July 24, T962 3,045,245 WEARING APPAREL Julius Kohen, 335 S. Forest St., Denver, Colo. Filed May 31, 1960, Ser. No. 32,735 2 Claims. (Cl. 2-243) This invention is directed to improved wearing apparel, and more particularly to novel and useful improvements in garments worn, for example, during athletic events.

In many athletic contests, it is important that the palms and fingers of a contestants hands be in a dry, moisturefree condition in order to assure proper grip and manipulation of the various instrumentalities used in the course of play.

For example, maintenance of the proper grip to control a golf club or the smooth baked rubber surface of a bowling ball, in the sports in which they are respectively associated, is vital.

However, perspiration due to nervous strain and/r exercise functions as an undesirable lubricant which frequently prevents a firm grip and satisfactory control of a golf club or bowling ball, as the case may be.

Additionally, soil and other foreign matter adhere to and admix with perspiration on the hands, sometimes resulting in irritation of the palms and fingers and additionally increasing the difliculty of control.

Previously, a loose towel, cloth, or the like, positioned near or carried by a contestant, was used to remove the undesirable palm and finger perspiration and foreign matter. However, such arrangements have not proven convenient; and, in the case of towels or cloths carried on the person of a contestant, as by suspending from a belt or the like, the loosely hanging towel or cloth frequently distracted the contestant or prevented proper manipulation of the athletic device being used.

To overcome the foregoing, I have invented a simple and inexpensive improvement in wearing apparel which is not only utilitarian, but additionally is useable to attractive and stylish ends.

Briefly, my invention comprises the inclusion of at least one novel shaped swath of washable, moisture absorbent material in trousers, slacks, skirts, and the like, in a manner described in detail hereafter, to serve as a readily available hand wiping and cleaning device.

It is, therefore, among the objects and advantages of my invention to provide simple, inexpensive and convenient moisture absorbent means for removing perspiration and foreign matter from the palms and fingers of the hands of a contestant participating in athletic events; which is easily washable; assists an athlete in maintaining optimum control in the manipulation of the instrumentalities of the play; which may be used to attractive and stylish ends; and which is useable for both male and female attire.

Other advantages and features of my invention will become increasingly evident to those skilled in the art from a study of the hereafter set forth detailed description of the appended exemplary drawings.

In these drawings:

FIG. 1 is illustrative of womens slacks constructed according to my inventive concept;

FIG. 2 illustrates a pair of mens trousers within my inventive concept;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional detail of the construction of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an alternative embodiment of a moisture absorbent swath according to my invention;

FIG. 5 is a further alternative embodiment of a swath; FIG. 6 is still another alternative embodiment; FIG. 7 is an enlarged fragmentary detail of the construction shown in FIG. 1; and

FIG. 8 is an alternative arrangement for a ladies garment constructed according to my invention.

Before describing the exemplary drawings in detail, I wish it understood that I do not desire to be limited thereby; but rather by the scope of the hereafter appended claims.

Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 is illustrative of ladies slacks 10 constructed according to my inventive concept. A pair of substantially identical moisture absorbent swaths 14 are integrally attached on each side of the slacks 10 slightly below the slack waistband 11, as by stitching or the like, and extend downwardly to slightly above knee level.

The swaths 14 are preferably of a generally triangular shape. However, particularly when used in ladies garments, a more attractive appearance is obtainable when the sides 14a and 14b (see FIG. 7) present a generally accurately bowed configuration as they taper from the base to the apex of the triangular shaping.

Also, in the interest of style, it is preferable that the base 14c be cut slightly on the bias with respect to a horizontal bisector 15 shown dashed in lines in FIG. 7 of the vertical extensions of sides 14a and 14b; the extensions also being indicated by dashed lines in FIG. 7. Thus, when the swaths are incorporated in the garment, the upper portion of the longer side 14a is forwardly disposed, slightly above the hip line, with the upper portion of side 14b slightly lower. Both sides 14a and 14b then extend downwardly along the thigh, to the apex of the triangle, slightly above knee level.

FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view generally indicative of the preferred method of incorporating the swaths 14 in a garment 15a as by stitching 20. FIG. 3 is further illustrative of the tufted nature (generally indicated by reference character 14d) of my preferred swath material, terry cloth, toweling, or the like, which assures a high moisture absorbing capacity.

The mens trousers 25 (see FIG. 2) within my inventive concept include a pair of swaths 26 of my preferred triangular configuration, incorporated in the garment with the base of the triangular shape positioned slightly below the belt line, with the sides extending downwardly to an apex slightly above knee level.

While I have shown the inclusion of two swaths in the foregoing, one on each side of a garment, it is anticipated that only one could be used, being placed on either side.

The swath of FIG. 4 is an alternative embodiment in which snaps 30 or the like are used to rcleasably secure a swath or swaths 2.6a on a garment.

It is further anticipated that a truncated triangular configuration, :as shown in FIG. 6, swath 40, could be used. This truncated, triangular configuration is also within my concept that it is preferable that the swath be larger at the base portion, which is normally contacted by the palm of the hand, while the extended fingers are wiped across a portion of diminishing dimensions. The foregoing is illustrative of the utilitarian aspects of the shaping of the swaths. Preferably the swaths are of substantially the same color as the garment into which they are incorporated, thereby allowing inconspicuousness for street wear of the garments. However, particularly with ladies garments, it is sometimes desirable in the interest of fashionconscious women to include swaths of contrasting colors or designs such as plaid swaths 45 of skirt 46 as shown in FIG. 8.

Another embodiment of my invention is shown in FIG. 5 wherein a swath made of two layers 47 and 48 are joined along the edgm 49 and 50 but are open along the base 51. This arrangement not only provides more material for increased moisture absorbency, but additionally may be used as a pocket-like receptacle for golf-tees or the like.

Although I have shown alternative embodiments in various figures, it is anticipated that a combination of these novel features could be included in one swath and still be within my inventive concept. For example, the truncated triangular shaping could be combined with the biased cut base; and further modified to include the concepts of the pocket-like receptacle of FIG. 5.

Further, although I have described my invention with respect to sports apparel, it is anticipated that other classes of clothing could be constructed Within my inventive concept such as, for example, childrens gym clothes, a housewifes work garment, etc.

Having thus described my invention what I desire to have protected by letters patent is set forth in the following claims.

I claim:

1. In sporting apparel of the trousers or skirt type which are normally supported from the waist of the user, the improvement which comprises integrally securing at least one generally triangularly shaped swath of Washable, moisture absorbant material, said swath being secured completely around its periphery to the hip covering portion of the apparel adapted to be in position at the side of the wearer covering a portion of the wearers hip, the base of the triangular swath being spaced from and below the waist of the apparel at about hip level of the user with the sides of the swath tapering downwardly along the apparel sides to its apex above the knee portion of the apparel and at the side thereof when the apparel is worn. 2. Sporting apparel according to claim 1 in which two swaths are secured thereto, one at each side of the wearer in position for ready access of the hands of the wearer.

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